William Moore

Thursday

He leaves his devoted wife and partner of 36 years Martha J. "Marty" (Pratt) Moore; three children, Randy W. Moore and his partner, Amy Judd, of Leicester, John D. Walkonen and his partner, Kim Pressey, and Jodi Lynn Petrosus and her husband, Michael, all of Millbury; one grandson, Justin Jay Walkonen, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Moore was born July 26, 1934, in Clinton, the son of the late John and Amy (Wright) Moore and was the last surviving of their six children, being predeceased by his five brothers: Robert W. Moore of New Hampshire, John J. Moore of Florida, Richard D. Moore of Charlton, James F. Moore of Sterling, and David E. Moore of Boylston.

He worked 42 years as a die sinker at Wyman Gordon Co. in North Grafton, retiring in 1996. He also served his country in The Massachusetts Army National Guard for over 20 years.

Mr. Moore was a member of the First Congregational Church of Millbury and an active member of The North American Family Campers Association, having served as president of Crystal Springs Chapter many years ago.

A graveside service will be Monday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, Scar Hill Road in Boylston, where his ashes will be laid to rest. There are no calling hours. The Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton is assisting his family with the arrangements. An online book for condolences, and to share memories, may be signed and directions to the cemetery may be seen at www.roneyfuneralhome.com.

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